Empowering CPO

JUNE 16, 2023

This comprehensive visibility into an organization’s spend data is the cornerstone of strategic sourcing and purchasing decisions. Importance of Spend Analysis in Procurement In the context of procurement, spend analysis is an invaluable tool. Risk Management Spend analysis can play a crucial role in mitigating risks.

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Import Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 52

ivalua

OCTOBER 22, 2020

This year’s edition comes at an interesting time, with the Covid-19 pandemic having shifted Procurement priorities and employee working practices. Hence, I thought it valuable to review why the Procure-to-Pay Process flow is so important today and, most importantly, how to realize the potential value of a successful digital transformation.

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supply chain software solutions Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain budgeting 147

SCMDOJO

MAY 2, 2024

Importance of Supply Chain Resilience Resilient supply chains are better equipped to absorb shocks, respond swiftly to disruptions, and recover more efficiently. A dynamic and responsive infrastructure, robust risk management practices, and strong relationships with suppliers and partners characterize them.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 68

Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 68

Let's Talk Supply Chain

MARCH 26, 2023

Today I’m joined by Blume Global , a market-leading, sustainability-focused software brand that is removing a huge $1 trillion of waste from the global supply chain, and making logistics processes more agile, dependable, and sustainable with innovative execution and visibility solutions. 27.19] The ideal client for Blume Global.

Real-time Visibility 52

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Spend Matters

JUNE 20, 2023

This content does not express the views or opinions of Spend Matters In our previous installment on Spend Matters, we discussed the rapid evolution of Supply Chain Risk Management happening within procurement organizations. And so it should.

Risk 75

Risk supply chain software solutions Risk management Real-time Visibility 75

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

In today’s complex global business environment, effective supply chain management (SCM) is crucial for maintaining a competitive advantage. They need strong SCM practices to help work out the logistics of transporting goods across long distances and through multiple countries without creating longer lead times or delays.

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supply chain software solutions Supply chain management Supply chain management Supply Chain Efficiency 89

NLPA (Next Level Purchasing Association)

APRIL 24, 2024

A report by the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry states that digitizing procurement processes can reduce processing times by up to 60%. Simplified Auditing : Auditing procurement activities can be tedious and time-consuming. Cashless procurement systems automate these tasks, streamlining the entire workflow.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Procurement Supply Chain Optimization 52

SCMDOJO

DECEMBER 28, 2023

link] The Importance of Adapting Supply Chains and Omnichannel Supply Chain Customers now anticipate a smooth experience across channels like online marketplaces, social media platforms, or physical stores. You need to integrate your supply chain management systems to meet this demand.

Supply Chain Efficiency 76

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Spend Matters

MARCH 25, 2024

We recently spoke with Stuart Brock , founder and President of startup iKinetiq Innovation Solutions which helps procurement functions design the right strategy to optimize processes, gain deeper insights, and enable data-driven risk management with a focus on using AI technologies responsibly.

Procurement contracts 112

Procurement contracts Contract Procurement Negotiation 112

Arkestro

APRIL 25, 2023

The workforce shortage reached half a million this year , and many sectors continue to grapple with increased lead times, and volatile material costs. At the same time, the number of young, able-bodied construction workers has decreased by 8% over the past decade, further exacerbating the industry’s labor shortage.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Sourcing supply chain budgeting Real-time Visibility 52

ivalua

JUNE 4, 2020

A review of the key elements in supplier management for manufacturers and how Source-to-Pay procurement technology can support the journey towards supply chain resilience and agility in times of crisis. There are many supply chain management lessons to learn from the Covid-19 crisis. Financial, etc.).

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 173

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Supply chain resilience Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain 173

IBM Supply Chain Blog

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

In fact, in a 2022 survey , 73% of consumers said that traceability is important to them. Near-sourcing, in addition to lowering emissions, also cuts transportation costs and delivery times. Solutions like the IBM Sterling Fulfillment Optimizer help teams execute new sourcing decisions in real time to meet fluctuating customer demand.

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Strategic sourcing Strategic sourcing Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization 88

Empowering CPO

JUNE 26, 2023

From data-driven decision making to real-time spend visibility, predictive analytics, supplier collaboration, intelligent automation, and data security, we will explore each trend in depth, shedding light on their significance and potential impact on businesses.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Collaboration 40

Planergy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Using financial tools can help save time and resources while improving accuracy in the budgeting process. Why is Business Budgeting Important?

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supply chain budgeting Budget Real-time Visibility Spend management 92

Spend Matters

MARCH 11, 2024

At Spend Matters, it’s as important for us to get to know the requirements and opinions of the procurement community of practitioners as it is for us to understand the world of tech solutions and their providers. So cleansing of SMFs is vital, even though it takes time.

Procurement strategies 94

Procurement strategies Innovation Strategy Procurement 94

Supply Chain Game Changer

AUGUST 3, 2021

The Coronavirus pandemic created a dramatic and highly visible disruption in that paradigm. Suddenly Supply Chain and its importance was on the minds of political and business leaders, and the common person, everywhere around the world. Does that mean that the importance and value of Supply Chain is at a crossroads?

Supply Chain Efficiency 119

Supply Chain Efficiency Supply chain e2e Real-time Visibility 119

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively. The result?

Procurement 52

Procurement Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Optimization 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 17, 2023

Procurement teams are often confronted with issues such as maintaining cost control and visibility over spending, managing relationships with a diverse range of suppliers, staying compliant with a myriad of regulations, mitigating risks in the supply chain, and leveraging new technologies effectively. The result?

Procurement 40

Procurement Management Supply Chain Efficiency Real-time Visibility 40

IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It encompasses risk management and regulatory compliance and guides how AI is managed within an organization. Foundation models can use language, vision and more to affect the real world. It includes processes that trace and document the origin of data, models and associated metadata and pipelines for audits.

Risk 79

Risk Management Ethics Real-time Visibility 79

Empowering CPO

JUNE 27, 2023

Traditional approaches to spend analysis relied heavily on manual processes and limited data visibility. Data Integration and Visibility: Connecting disparate data sources, such as procurement systems, supplier databases, and financial records, to create a centralized and holistic view of procurement activities.

Real-time Visibility 40

Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency Supply Chain Optimization Data 40

Arkestro

MAY 30, 2022

Ultimately, many of the findings explain the importance of predictive procurement , a strategy that will be critical to the future of health and pharma. . Failure resulted in highly visible shortages, public scrutiny, and loss of life. Now it’s not only possible; it is incredibly accurate and can happen in real-time.

Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

Agile and Lean Supply Chain Procurement Real-time Visibility supply chain software solutions 52

SCMDOJO

OCTOBER 14, 2023

Initially, these were managed manually, but the intrusion of digital technologies revolutionized it. Now, real-time connections provide more accurate data and information, which helps create collaboration in the digital world. It has made visible changes in the SCM systems. All this data has a timestamp.

Supply Chain Efficiency 89

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain software solutions Supply chain management Supply chain management 89

Planergy

JANUARY 19, 2024

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. Taking your time throughout the process ensures you get the best possible match. Taking your time throughout the process ensures you get the best possible match.

Vendor management 52

Vendor management Suppliers Quality Supply Chain Efficiency 52

IBM Supply Chain Blog

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Unified endpoint management (UEM) and medical device risk management concepts go side-by-side to create a robust cybersecurity posture that streamlines device management and ensures the safety and reliability of medical devices used by doctors and nurses at their everyday jobs.

Risk management 87

Risk management Risk Real-time Visibility Management 87

Empowering CPO

MAY 5, 2023

The Importance of Digital Transformation in the Modern Business Landscape In today’s rapidly evolving and competitive global market, businesses must continuously adapt and innovate to stay ahead of the curve. Introduction A. One of the most significant drivers of this change is digital transformation.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Procurement Real-time Visibility 52

Arkestro

MARCH 27, 2024

Resources / Blog / Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Unleashing the Power of Procurement Buyers: Delving into this Impactful Role Buyers have always played an important role in the procurement industry, helping organizations obtain goods and maintain a careful balance of speed, cost-efficiency, and quality.

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Supply Chain Game Changer

JANUARY 26, 2021

And even with the approval of vaccines the poor initial rollout suggests that it is going to be a long time yet before we can go back to some state of normal. All of this has had to be done under immense pressure, with unwavering time constraints, under lockdown conditions, and under all social distancing and pandemic guidelines.

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

JULY 27, 2023

More recently, these systems have integrated advanced technologies like Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) to enable predictive analytics and real-time monitoring. Inventory management : Managing an inventory of spare parts and materials is a significant challenge for oil and gas companies.

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Real-time Visibility Inventory Budget Data 62

HICX

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This has led to organizations investing capital in and spending time on optimizing supply chains to cut lead times, improve supplier performance and increase business profitability. From cloud-based platforms to advanced supplier data analytics , digital solutions are addressing the challenges of supply chain management.

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Skill Dynamics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Their main objective is to ensure that supplier contracts align with the business’s objectives and protect its interests at all times. Include case studies and real-world situations to make the training content relevant and engaging. Frequent skills gaps include: Risk management – key for avoiding supply chain disruptions.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency Agile and Lean Supply Chain supply chain software solutions 52

Empowering CPO

JULY 5, 2023

Now, let’s look at the importance of technology in procurement. Integrating technology into procurement processes is not just about keeping up with the times; it’s about realizing the potential for enhanced efficiency, accuracy, transparency, and strategic decision-making.

Supply Chain Efficiency 52

Supply Chain Efficiency Management Procurement Real-time Visibility 52

Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

The advantages are multifaceted – cost savings, improved efficiency, access to expert knowledge, risk management, and the ability to focus on core business functions, to name a few. It can result in stock-outs or overstock, poor quality control, and longer lead times. Let’s break it down.

Supply Chain Optimization 52

Supply Chain Optimization Supply Chain Efficiency supply chain budgeting Agile and Lean Supply Chain 52

HICX

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Table of Contents What is supplier risk management? What are the benefits of supplier risk management? What is supplier risk management? It should be considered an essential part of an organization’s wider risk management strategy. What are the benefits of supplier risk management?

Risk management 52

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IBM Supply Chain Blog

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

In many of these cases, the outcome could be no assurance to limited assurance and then reasonable assurance over time. It is about accountability and driving comparability for real impact. for emissions inventories) and the multitude of data that needs integration and conversion.

Sustainability 81

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Zycus Cognitive Procurement

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Inefficient inventory management and wastage due to poor visibility into data. This indicates how important it is for an organization to be able to control its assets effectively, manage its processes, and comply with regulations and policies. The challenge of reducing costs while maintaining quality care.

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Empowering CPO

JUNE 30, 2023

Introduction Have you ever wondered how much time, effort, and money your company spends on procurement? With today’s increasing business complexity and the pressure to do more with less, it’s time to explore how managed procurement services can transform your business. Allow us to introduce ourselves.

Management 40

Management Procurement Real-time Visibility Supply Chain Efficiency 40

Planergy

JANUARY 26, 2023

How to gain visibility and control of your indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend. How strategic sourcing, cost management, and cost avoidance strategies can be applied to indirect spend.

Risk 52

Risk supply chain software solutions supply chain budgeting Supply Chain Efficiency 52